French Guiana vs South Korea: Area burned wildfires by type
French Guiana
1,159
in 2025
South Korea
837.17
in 2025
French Guiana rank
115th
South Korea rank
117th
Area burned wildfires by type over time
- French Guiana
- South Korea
How they compare
French Guiana currently reports 1,159 against 837.17 in South Korea, a difference of 321.83.
That makes French Guiana's figure about 1.4 times South Korea's.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2002 it was French Guiana ahead.
French Guiana ranks 115th and South Korea ranks 117th of 225 countries.
French Guiana has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Guiana | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 633.24 | 174.41 | 458.83 | French Guiana |
| 2010s | 233.98 | 221.1 | 12.88 | French Guiana |
| 2020s | 508.03 | 236.12 | 271.9 | French Guiana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher area burned wildfires by type, French Guiana or South Korea?
- French Guiana, at 1,159 against 837.17 in South Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in area burned wildfires by type between French Guiana and South Korea?
- 321.83, with French Guiana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Guiana and South Korea?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2025.
- How do French Guiana and South Korea rank globally for area burned wildfires by type?
- French Guiana ranks 115th and South Korea ranks 117th of 225 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Area burned wildfires by type. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.